Tag: rosemary
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Rosemary – Dew of the Sea
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is an aromatic evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It tolerates mildly cold climates but doesn’t do well in regions that get colder than twenty degrees Fahrenheit. The name comes from Latin ros maris meaning ‘dew of the sea’. It was later called rosemary in honor of the Virgin Mary. Rosemary…
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Medicinal and Practical Uses for Rosemary
Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is a fragrant herb that has many practical uses and medicinal benefits. In botanical medicine, rosemary has been used to reduce inflammation, boost mental focus, and help lower stress. In the garden, growing rosemary can help to keep away deer and rodents. In the kitchen, rosemary is well known for lending a warm, bitter…